The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 229

Percival furrowed his brows and glanced at Vivienne, who was busily texting.

“Percival, this is no time for love affairs.” Leopold said sternly

Percival redirected his gaze. His voice was deep and somber as he said, “Indeed. It’s time to return to Rivenwood”

“Rivenwood?” Vivienne approached, arching an eyebrow “Mind if thitch a ride?”

Percival looked at her in surprise. He had been pondering how to donvince Vivienne to accompany him to Rivenwood

Vivienne showed him her phone screen. He noticed the news about Anna’s disappearance and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Dorian, observing the serious expressions on their faces, had a rough idea of what was happening

He sighed and asked, “Vivienne, are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m heading to Rivenwood.” Vivienne turned to him, nodding solemnly. I’m leaving now”

There was no time to waste with Anna’s situation. Any delay could mean missing crucial leads.

“Dorian, you’ve seen how dangerous this object can be in your hands.”

Dorian remained silent.

“Consider this. If it had been Cordelia and Thaddeus with you today, what might have happened?” Vivienne continued, “It’s better if I take it.”

Percival and the others, noticing Vivienne’s trust in

under the bed to Vivienne “Vivienne. your mother said that unless you were strong enough, you should never get involved in this mess. It seems you

had allies to fight alongside her. She was not alone and had people to

you, Dorian Vivienne took the

inside the specially reinforced glass vial was mysteriously tempting

little object had cost her mother’s team their lives years

you” was sincere. She was grateful for Dorian’s help in hiding her mother within

appreciated his kindness, despite knowing she wasn’t his biological

of the vial, even though it

bound him for so many years. This was her destiny and her responsibility

Dorian smiled “But remember, you always have a home here.”

“Okay

Percival assured Dorian as he wrapped his

them off, his expression bittersweet

Thomas to take them back to Jade Garden Residences

at the Jade Garden Residences, Cordelia was surprised to see Vivienne and Percival hurriedly packing their bags. Vivienne, Percival? Where are you off

some business at Elite University I need

say something

them go” He said with a reluctant

a moment, she smiled at Vivienne Airight. Be safe” Thank you,

grown gentler towards her loved ones, shedding the

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investigate where the vial was and avenge her mother. But over time, she started to appreciate Dorian’s

time for her to take on her destiny and responsibility. She would protect her family,

Thaddeus, who was cradling Zara, and ruffled His hair affectionately with a teasing smile on her face and affection in her eyes. “Thaddeus, you need to behave while I’m gone.”